Capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River
Markets are stabilising after a stretch of high activity in tech options, with traders shifting focus as implied volatility cools. Small caps are leading potential next moves, while global equities reflect a policy-led, carry-friendly regime.
Scotland Under-20s have advanced to the semi-finals after beating Argentina 44-26, setting up a potential fifth-place finish. Pringle has rotated his squad, hoping to replicate or improve on their 2017 fifth-place benchmark.
Scotland overturn a 10-point deficit to beat Fiji 33-17 in Murrayfield, with replacements Schoeman, Cummings and Dobie contributing tries as the hosts clinch a bonus-point victory to end the autumn campaign on a high.
A 12-day Sri Lanka group tour, chronicled by a solo traveler, shows how organised trips now attract millennials while highlighting social dynamics, logistical hiccups, and evolving bonds with local guides. The narrative follows the writer’s shift from solo exploration to extended travel after meeting a guide, amid a backdrop of scenic sites and practical challenges.
The United States plans to withdraw its military coalition from Iraq by Sept. 30, 2026, as Baghdad and Washington finalize the exit, with air defence systems in Erbil to be removed and weapons under state control to follow. The transition aims to prevent a security vacuum while maintaining security cooperation.